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Mary Jo Putney

Mary Jo Putney Reading Order

17 series Β· 90 books

Mary Jo Putney is a prolific author known for her captivating historical romance novels, with a career spanning from 1987 to 2024. With an impressive portfolio of 90 books across 17 series, her most notable works include the Dangerous Gifts, Davenport Family, Regency, Silk Trilogy, and Fallen Angels series. Putney's storytelling skillfully blends rich historical detail with engaging character development, making her a beloved figure in the genre.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

24 books (1990–2024)

Start with A Regency Christmas II, the first of 24 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Regency Christmas II
A Regency Christmas II
2
Cover of A Regency Christmas III
A Regency Christmas III
3
Cover of A Regency Christmas IV
A Regency Christmas IV
4
Cover of A Victorian Christmas
A Victorian Christmas
5
Cover of Rakes and Rogues
Rakes and Rogues
6
Cover of Promised Brides
Promised Brides
7
Cover of A Stockingful of Joy
A Stockingful of Joy
8
Cover of Faery Magic
Faery Magic
9
Cover of In Our Dreams
In Our Dreams
10
Cover of Captured Hearts
Captured Hearts
11
Cover of Bride by Arrangement
Bride by Arrangement
12
A Constellation of Cats
13
Cover of Christmas Revels
Christmas Revels
14
Cover of Bewitched Bothered & Bevampyred
Bewitched Bothered & Bevampyred
15
Cover of Dragon Lovers
Dragon Lovers
16
Cover of Chalice of Roses
Chalice of Roses
17
Cover of The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance
The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance
18
Cover of The Wedding of the Century & Other Stories
The Wedding of the Century & Other Stories
19
Cover of Mischief and Mistletoe
Mischief and Mistletoe
20
Songs of Love and Darkness
21
Christmas Ghosts
22
Cover of Christmas Roses
Christmas Roses
23
Cover of The Last Chance Christmas Ball
The Last Chance Christmas Ball
24
A Wraith at Midnight

Bride Trilogy Series

Complete

4 books (1991–2002)

Start with Uncommon Vows, the first of 4 books in the Bride Trilogy series.

#Title
1
Cover of Uncommon Vows
Uncommon Vows
2
Cover of The Wild Child
The Wild Child
3
Cover of The China Bride
The China Bride
4
Cover of The Bartered Bride
The Bartered Bride

Circle Of Friends Series

Complete

4 books (2000–2011)

Start with The Burning Point / Stirring the Embers, the first of 4 books in the Circle Of Friends series.

#Title
1
The Burning Point / Stirring the Embers
2
Cover of The Spiral Path
The Spiral Path
3
An Imperfect Process / Twist of Fate
4
A Holiday Fling / A Christmas Fling

Dangerous Gifts Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2024)

Start with Silver Lady and read in order.

#Title
1
Silver Lady
2
Golden Lord

Davenport Family Series

Complete

2 books (1987–1989)

Start with The Diabolical Baron and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Diabolical Baron
The Diabolical Baron
2

Duke Dynasty Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2019–2021)

Start with Project Duchess(By: Sabrina Jeffries), the first of 6 books in the Duke Dynasty series.

#Title
1
Cover of Project Duchess(By: Sabrina Jeffries)
Project Duchess(By: Sabrina Jeffries)
2
Cover of Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
3
Cover of The Bachelor(By: Sabrina Jeffries)
The Bachelor(By: Sabrina Jeffries)
4
Cover of Who Wants to Marry a Duke(By: Sabrina Jeffries)
Who Wants to Marry a Duke(By: Sabrina Jeffries)
5
Cover of A Yuletide Kiss(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
A Yuletide Kiss(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
6
Undercover Duke(By: Sabrina Jeffries)

Fallen Angels Series

Complete

7 books (1993–1997)

Start with Petals in the Storm, the first of 7 books in the Fallen Angels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Petals in the Storm
Petals in the Storm
2
Cover of Thunder and Roses
Thunder and Roses
3
Cover of Dancing on the Wind
Dancing on the Wind
4
Cover of Angel Rogue
Angel Rogue
5
Cover of River of Fire
River of Fire
6
Cover of Shattered Rainbows
Shattered Rainbows
7
Cover of One Perfect Rose
One Perfect Rose

Guardians Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2007)

Start with A Kiss of Fate and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of A Kiss of Fate
A Kiss of Fate
2
Cover of Stolen Magic
Stolen Magic
3
Cover of A Distant Magic
A Distant Magic

Lost Lords Series

Complete

7 books (2009–2015)

Start with Loving a Lost Lord, the first of 7 books in the Lost Lords series.

#Title
1
Cover of Loving a Lost Lord
Loving a Lost Lord
2
Cover of Never Less Than a Lady
Never Less Than a Lady
3
Nowhere Near Respectable
4
Cover of No Longer a Gentleman
No Longer a Gentleman
5
Cover of Sometimes a Rogue
Sometimes a Rogue
6
Cover of Not Quite a Wife
Not Quite a Wife
7
Cover of Not Always a Saint
Not Always a Saint

Madeline Hunter Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2006–2023)

Start with An Interrupted Tapestry(By: Madeline Hunter), the first of 4 books in the Madeline Hunter Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
An Interrupted Tapestry(By: Madeline Hunter)
2
Cover of Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
3
Cover of A Yuletide Kiss(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
A Yuletide Kiss(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
4
A Christmas Abduction(By: Madeline Hunter)

Regency Series

Complete

4 books (1988–2013)

Start with The Would-be Widow / The Bargain, the first of 4 books in the Regency series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Would-be Widow / The Bargain
The Would-be Widow / The Bargain
2
Cover of The Controversial Countess
The Controversial Countess
3
Cover of The Rogue and the Runaway
The Rogue and the Runaway
4
The Christmas Cuckoo

Rogues Redeemed Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2016–2021)

Start with Once a Soldier, the first of 6 books in the Rogues Redeemed series.

#Title
1
Cover of Once a Soldier
Once a Soldier
2
Cover of Once a Rebel
Once a Rebel
3
Cover of Once a Scoundrel
Once a Scoundrel
4
Cover of Once a Spy
Once a Spy
5
Cover of Once Dishonored
Once Dishonored
6
Once a Laird

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

7 books (2019–2024)

Start with Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter), the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Cover of Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
Seduction on a Snowy Night(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
2
The Black Beast of Belleterre
3
Cover of A Yuletide Kiss(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
A Yuletide Kiss(With: Sabrina Jeffries,Madeline Hunter)
4
Sunshine for Christmas
5
The Best Husband Money Can Buy
6
The Christmas Tart
7
Mad, Bad, and Dangerous To Know

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2017)

Start with Christmas Candles and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Christmas Candles
Christmas Candles
2
Weddings of the Century

Silk Trilogy Series

Ongoing

4 books (1991–2024)

Start with Silk and Shadows, the first of 4 books in the Silk Trilogy series.

#Title
1
Cover of Silk and Shadows
Silk and Shadows
2
Cover of Silk and Secrets
Silk and Secrets
3
Cover of Veils of Silk
Veils of Silk
4
Christmas Silks

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1988–1990)

Start with Lady of Fortune and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Lady of Fortune
Lady of Fortune
2
Cover of Carousel of Hearts
Carousel of Hearts
3
Dearly Beloved

Stone Saints Series

Complete

1 book (2006–2006)

#Title
1
Cover of The Marriage Spell
The Marriage Spell

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mary Jo Putney written?
Mary Jo Putney has written 90 books across 17 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Mary Jo Putney series?
Here are the first books in Mary Jo Putney's series: Anthologies: A Regency Christmas II; Bride Trilogy: Uncommon Vows; Circle Of Friends: The Burning Point / Stirring the Embers; Dangerous Gifts: Silver Lady; Davenport Family: The Diabolical Baron.
What order should I read Mary Jo Putney's books?
We recommend reading Mary Jo Putney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mary Jo Putney still writing new books?
Yes, Mary Jo Putney has 4 ongoing series: Anthologies, Dangerous Gifts, Short Stories/Novellas, Silk Trilogy.

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